IKids study protocol: a longitudinal study to understand the impact of interactive electronic devices on the development and health of young children in England.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is evidence of both positive and negative impacts of interactive electronic devices (IEDs), such as tablets and smartphones, on young children's development and health outcomes. Consultations with early years practitioners, parents and policy makers recognise IEDs as a valuable resource for early-year learning. However, concerns exist regarding their potential negative impacts on children's self-regulation, parent-child interaction and physical activity.The primary aim of this study is to understand the longitudinal impact of IED use, in particular duration (hours per day) and mode (educational vs non-educational; age-appropriate vs non-age-appropriate), on emerging abilities (ie, self-regulation, social development, executive function, language and numeracy) in

SUBMITTER: De Azevedo LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314959 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature